4 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 11 September: Trainline shares surge, John Lewis loss widens

John Lewis Partnership today posted a half-year loss after highlighting the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

Politics

6 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 11 September: Trainline bolsters guidance, John Lewis posts loss

John Lewis Partnership today posted a half-year loss after highlighting the impact of higher National Insurance costs.

Politics

6 h. ago Higher National Insurance costs and packaging tax send John Lewis deeper into the red

But boss insists the department store and Waitrose supermarket partnership is well placed for “full year profit growth” as the peak Christmas season approaches

Economics

7 h. ago Rising costs push John Lewis Partnership into deeper loss; London tube strike enters fourth day – business live

Rising costs push John Lewis Partnership into deeper loss; London tube strike enters fourth day – business live  The Guardian

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3 d. ago Supermarkets could see big change made to Sunday opening hours under new proposals

It comes after businesses are facing higher costs after the rate of National Insurance and minimum wage have both increased

Politics

1 week ago Parents in England to pay more for school lunches as caterers blame rising costs

As a new academic year begins providers say national insurance rises and food price inflation has forced up pricesParents across England are facing higher prices for school lunches as the new school year begins, with caterers blaming the government’s national insurance increase alongside rising food and energy costs.Lunch providers say increases in staffing costs, including employer national insurance contributions announced by the chancellor last year, have added “significant extra pressure” to their budgets. Continue reading...

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